County Antrim Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in County Antrim, Ireland in April.

Are you planning a trip a to County Antrim, Ireland in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in County Antrim in April

County Antrim, Ireland is a region in Ireland. April in County Antrim generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Lisburn.

For a closer look at conditions across County Antrim, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Lisburn.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Lisburn gets approximately 154 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore County Antrim by month

Best Places to Visit in County Antrim in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across County Antrim.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in County Antrim

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in County Antrim, Ireland?

Temperature range in County Antrim (April)

Precipitation variation in County Antrim (April)

Lisburn

In April Lisburn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Belfast

In April Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Antrim, in Ireland.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in County Antrim in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lisburn 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Belfast 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

County Antrim weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Antrim, Ireland in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across County Antrim, Ireland in April. The popular destination of Lisburn averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in County Antrim, Ireland in April?

Daytime temperatures in Lisburn peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does County Antrim, Ireland get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in County Antrim, Ireland during April, with Lisburn averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit County Antrim, Ireland?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to County Antrim, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Lisburn.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Lisburn. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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